Articles by Malcolm Skinner

Out with the old?

Court of Protection Rules—a new start, asks Malcolm Skinner

The end of the road?

Malcolm Skinner considers the options available once an inquest has concluded

Matters of trust

The Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009, explained by Malcolm Skinner

You don’t have to be posh…

It is surprising that privileged wills have not become more commonplace, says Malcolm Skinner

Keeping it in the family

An application for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (I(PFD)A 1975) cannot be commenced after the end of six months from the date on which a Grant to the estate is first taken out without the permission of the court (s 4).